Ireland - Divisional Movements 1921-2005

Division I is the “top” division, ie the single division League of Ireland
between 1921 and 1985 and the Premier Division since 1985. Division II is
the second highest division, ie Division One since 1985.

Ireland changed from Autumn-Spring season, to Spring-Autumn season in 2003.
Hence the 2002-03 season and 2003 season both ended in 2003.

Notes

[1] Cork Celtic known as Evergreen United 1951-9,
Cork Celtic 1959-79.
[2] Cork United (1) known as Fordsons 1924-30,
Cork 1930-8, Cork City 1938-9, Cork United 1939-48.
[3] Cork United (2) were known as Albert Rovers 76-7,
Cork Alberts 77-8, Cork United 79-82.
[4] Galway United known as Galway Rovers 77-82,
Galway United since 82.
[5] Kilkenny City known as EMFA 1985-9, Kilkenny City
since 1989.
[6] Limerick FC known as Limerick 37-79,
Limerick United 1979-83, Limerick City 1983-92 Limerick FC since 1992.
[7] Newcastlewest known as Newcastle United 1985-6,
Newcastlewest 1986-90.
[8] Waterford United known as Waterford 1930-83,
Waterford United since 1983.